Canterbury Christ Church University
English Literature PhD
Canterbury Christ Church University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Canterbury Campus
  • Feb 1, 2025 Part-time - 66 Months
  • On campus - h Canterbury Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 66 Months
  • On campus - h Canterbury Campus
  • Feb 1, 2025 Part-time - 66 Months
  • On campus - h Canterbury Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 66 Months

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Supervision for MPhil/PhD research in English Literature is offered across a wide range of areas with particular strengths in Medieval, Early Modern, Eighteenth-Century, Victorian, and Modern, and Contemporary Literature and in Childhood in Literature and Crime Fiction.

For an MPhil the students are required to demonstrate that they can conduct an original investigation, test ideas (those of their own and others) and understand the relationship between the topic investigated and the wider field of knowledge. For a PhD, in addition to the above, the student's thesis should also make an original contribution to knowledge or understanding in their field of study.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • International Foundation
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Studentships offered each year, providing free tuition and maintenance stipend.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Literature, PhD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A relevant undergraduate degree 1st or 2.1 and strong academic references.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Canterbury Christ Church University

Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.

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Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University

Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
16485
postgraduates:
1720
Total:
18205
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Literature”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Canterbury Campus
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